In Falling Snow

“An epic tale of love, heartache, and a sisterhood created by nursing in a time of war. . . . If you liked The Aviator’s Wife, you will love this book!” —Michelle Moran, bestselling author of Cleopatra’s Daughter

As the only mother her younger brother Tom ever knew, Iris Crane follows him to France after he runs away at fifteen to fight in WWI. When the charismatic Dr. Frances Ivens convinces Iris to come north of Paris to Royaumont to help establish a field hospital staffed by women, Iris finds not only a sense of purpose, but a sisterhood of women she would do anything for . . .

Years later, as she watches her granddaughter Grace struggle to balance a medical career with family life, Iris’s own peace is shattered by an invitation to return to Royaumont. Here is Iris’s chance to confront the past: the love she lost and the friend she abandoned when tragedy changed everything between them.

Based on the inspiring story of the Scottish Women’s Hospital of Royaumont, In Falling Snow is a moving saga of the sacrifices women make—and the secrets they hold dear—in the name of love.

“A tale of selflessness and youthful indiscretion as singular and seductive as one could hope for.” —Robin Oliveira, New York Times–bestselling author of My Name Is Mary Sutter

“Thoroughly absorbing.” —Lucinda Riley, bestselling author of The Orchid House

“At once chilling yet strangely beautiful. . . . MacColl’s narrative is fortified by impeccable research and her innate ability to create a powerful bond between readers and characters. Well done.” —Kirkus Reviews

“[A] satisfying saga. . . . Women as healers, family secrets, medical mysteries, historical setting—call the producers of Call the Midwife.” —Booklist